White, Thomas S. 1811 - 1879

WHITE

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/25/2012 at 20:11:28

Note: He is buried in Le Mars Memorial Cemetery.

Thomas S. White was born in London, England, October 20, 1811, and departed this life October 3, 1879, being about 68 years of age at the time of his death.

Brother White emigrated to the United States in 1827, since which time he has resided in various States of the Union.

He nobly took up arms in the defense of his adopted country during the Mexican War and also took an active part in putting down the rebellion in later years. Brother White was a consistent member of the church of England for many years.

About eleven months ago he met with a serious accident in falling out of his wagon, which has finally culminated in death. During the time of his illness Mr. White was more perfectly led to see himself as God sees us all, and led to lay hold of the hope set before him in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, He often expressed himself thankful for his affliction, as it had been the means employed by the Great Shepherd
for his Salvation.

Brother White died in the triumphs of living faith, saying to those around him in the trying hour, "you need not pray for me, but pray for those around you." He often said to me when living, "I feel that my feet are on the Rock of Ages." Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. During a series of meetings held at Mt Pleasant, near Bro. White's residence, in January last, he united with the church of the United Brethren in Christ, since which time we have Known him but to love him.

Many mourning friends gathered at his funeral, among whom were a number of his old comrades who fought side by side with the departed, mid the clangor of arms, battle-smoke and cries of death. But while he loved his country's flag dearly, he died with the blood-stained banner of Jesus wrapped around him, and has now gone up to be at the great re-union of the Soldiers for Jesus.

Brother White is mourned by his family and many sympathizing friends. May the Great Master comfort them as no other can and lead us till to the same Heaven where the redeemed return and come to join with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads where sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

A. K. CURTIS, Pastor. Broken Kettle, Oct. 8, 1879.

The Iowa Liberal
Wednesday, October 15, 1879
Le Mars, Iowa